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Buddhism Now is an online Buddhist magazine based upon the teachings of the Buddha.
Buddhist Publishing Group (BPG) was formed in 1983 and published the paper issue of Buddhism Now between 1989-2007.
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Morning meditation — In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise.
‘In the practice of the Buddha’s teachings, we come to realise that the various elements of the path — generosity, skilful living, patience, energy, concentration, wisdom — are not separate steps but interconnected facets of the same jewel.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.
‘Don’t let your mind get too tense or too inwardly concentrated; let your senses be naturally at ease, balanced between tension and relaxation.’
Words of my Perfect Teacher
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Morning meditation — Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone.
‘Wisdom of Awakening is inherent in everyone It’s because of the delusion under which our mind works that we fail to realise it ourselves.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation — The Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics.
‘In the Deer Park, the Buddha’s first audience consisted of five ascetics—his former companions who had abandoned him when he renounced the path of extreme austerity. Initially sceptical of his newfound insights, they were won over by the clarity and depth of his teaching.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’.
‘Learned Audience, those who understand the way of ‘thoughtlessness’ will know everything, will have the experience all Buddhas have had, and attain Buddhahood.’
Hui Neng
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Morning meditation — The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied.
‘The Buddha’s teachings are vast and varied, yet at their core, they point to the same essential truths. Through practice, we begin to see how these teachings interweave and reinforce one another, forming a path that is both simple and profound.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — When people prefer dukkha over awakening.
‘When people prefer dukkha over awakening, even the bodhisattvas are moved to tears.’
Everyday Buddhism
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Morning meditation — To know our mind is to obtain liberation.
‘To know our mind is to obtain liberation. To obtain liberation is to attain Samadhi of Prajna, which is ‘thoughtlessness’. What is ‘thoughtlessness’? ‘Thoughtlessness’ is to see and to know all Dharmas (things) with a mind free from attachment.’
Hui Neng
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